Emerald Moon Massage

Ashiatsu is an amazing technique for tackling lower back issues. First off, I stand on one side of the back, and use a relaxing stroke across both sides of the lower back that is just divine to experience! It is just enough pressure to encourage the lower back to loosen up. I also do a technique to get under the QL muscles (Quadratus Lumborum), which is deep and amazingly effective. This is a technique I somewhat replicate with my hands during a Deep Tissue Massage, but find it is most effective with the heel of my foot.

Lower back pain is also caused by tight muscles in the gluteal region and the hamstrings. Again, with the heel of my foot, I am able to effectively loosen up the gluteal muscles and the deeper hip rotators (all in the rear end!). Because of the layers of muscle here, I love being able to use the heel of my foot to get deep into these layers. I can use my elbow during a Deep Tissue Massage, and I often do! But the heel of the foot is softer, wider, and it just feels amazing.

For the hamstrings, I am able to use my whole foot to get some awesome cross-friction going. I’m also able to do some deep long strokes across the hamstrings, and again it feels amazing!

Are you ready to tackle lower back pain? If you live in Steamboat Springs, Colorado or plan to visit soon, call to book your Ashiatsu massage today! (970) 846-2346. Or email me at lori@emeraldmoonmassage.com .

Filed under: Uncategorized on March 7th, 2011